Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 71

After handling his work, Emmett found out Clara and Aiden were nowhere to be found.

He scoured the kitchen, living room, and dining room but still, no sign of them.

Just as he was about to hit up Clara on her cell, it dawned on him that it was midday and they could be snoozing. So, he headed towards Clara’s room.

He gingerly pushed open the door to find Clara and Aiden fast asleep.

A small smile crept onto Emmett’s face. He didn’t expect Clara to hit it off with Aiden so quickly.

He had thought that if he ever tied the knot, Aiden would be against it since they were both cut from the same cloth – not the easiest people to get along

with

Sneaking out of the room, he was just about to step out when Sophia called.

“Emmett, it’s nap time for Aiden!”

already put him to bed.”

If something’s up, he might not say anything. As a father, you gotta keep an eye out.”

Aiden and Clara seem to get along better than he does with me.” Emmett shot a glance at Clara’s door, “You can stop

front. Not saying she’s bad

to let Aiden stay here. So, stop second–guessing everything. Aiden’s doing great here. Sure Clara’s his stepmom, but I’m his

feel better hearing you say that.”

had a sound sleep.

her arms, it was their first mother–son sleepover,

that a just–awake Clara didn’t want to

knocked on the door, saying Aiden had

Mr Melendez,

be getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden seems to be quite taken

fate?” Clara gave

however, read between the lines.

cut out to

wasn’t about being cut out or not, she was

could consider… making you the real one…”